Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Crystal Lake, IL
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Katina Beane- Doctoral Student
ALMFT, MAMFT, BSA, LNHA, LPN
Hello, Congratulations on taking a step to get resolution for yourself! My name is Katina Beane. I am an empathetic, compassionate, self-motivated, genuine professional who strives to help individuals and families reach their full potential. My therapeutic approach is cognitive behavioral therapy,
mindfulness
, solution focused therapy. Life transitions and traumatic experiences can cause emotional and mental distress. Having someone to guide you in processing your thoughts will improve your overall well-being and make you feel less alone in your struggles.
Katie M Kroening
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CADC
Verified
IFS, CBT/DBT,
Mindfulness
, ERT and more; most importantly I join clients and create safe space for them.
It takes courage to reach out for help. I am passionate about my clients and grateful to share in their journey. I meet clients in the valleys and help them walk through pain. I love all things relationship: restoration of marriages couples relationships, affair recovery, restoring connection after high conflict. I enjoy working with individuals to restore self respect, and self-esteem. I enjoy working with issues of anxiety, depression; also, emotionally abused, disempowered clients I help restore equality, self-love, how to set boundaries, and to experience emotional safety and growth. Offer faith-based therapy.
Sara A Forster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW, CADC
Verified
I has experience and knowledge working with individuals who live with; depression, anxiety, bi-polar, personality disorders, schizophrenia, PTSD, substance abuse disorder, suicide and self-harm, LGBTQ+, grief, and family functioning. I have an education in evidence-based therapies such as but not limited to: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT),
mindfulness
, motivational interviewing, harm-reduction, and SMART recovery. I acknowledges the uncertainty that comes with attending therapy but that is a part of the process. Fear will try to keep you from taking the first step, don’t give into it, go into it afraid as you're not alone.
Debra Baran
Counselor, LCPC, CADC, CIMHP
Verified
I am very passionate about educating my clients about stress management skills and
mindfulness
.
I have been providing psychotherapy to individuals/families for over 15 years. I specialize in anxiety disorders, depression, family conflict, anger management, low self-esteem, women's issues, and teaching others how to bring relaxation and coping skills into their lives. Much of my experience has been working with teens and their families and with individuals/adults. I offer wellness counseling to those looking to improve their nutrition as I also have an MS degree in Health and Nutrition Education and am a Certified Integrative Mental Health Provider. New to my practice is my certified therapy dog, Coco if clients are interested
Maria R Mangiardi
Counselor, MS, NCC, LCPC
Verified
Maria’s strategies of using
mindfulness
techniques, emotional-regulation skills, and a variety of coping mechanisms can help you deal with both everyday stressors and major life events.
Maria believes that a journey of self-discovery and personal growth empowers individuals to develop self-love, self-worth, and deeper meaning in their lives. She encourages honesty, acceptance, and forgiveness in order to heal and release inner struggles. She creates a trusting environment integrating a collaborative approach to exploring issues and finding solutions.
Peter A Neal
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
I enjoy a daily
mindfulness
practice and instruct my clients in its basic application to ADHD, behavioral addictions, and anxiety.
I completed my Master’s degree at Roosevelt University in Chicago, integrating mental health and social justice. During my graduate work, I interned at St. Elizabeth hospital in Chicago focusing on care coordination for pediatric/adolescent/adult individuals and groups. I previously worked for a humanitarian aviation organization, spending seven years in Indonesia. I apply my international experience when understanding different viewpoints held by clients.
Cassandra Zima
Counselor, MSW, LSW
Verified
I utilize an integrative approach which includes talk therapy, person-centered therapy,
mindfulness
, Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems, and EMDR therapy.
I believe that most people go through something difficult in their lives and need help moving through the resulting pain that they feel. My goal is to make you feel safe, comfortable, and connected to me while we do our work together. I am a trauma informed therapist who works with a variety of clients and client issues. My work includes anxiety, depression, complex trauma, substance use, parenting, and life transitions in adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I am person-centered and believe that sessions should be focused on the needs of the client.
Amy Mountsier
Counselor, MA, LCPC, NBCC
Verified
I combine traditional counseling approaches with
mindfulness
based psychotherapy for a complete approach to change.
When we encounter difficulties in our lives we are effected in physical, emotional, cognitive and spiritual ways. I work to help my clients understand how their history impacts them on many levels and how our past, overtime, creates patterns of communication and sets the stage that determines how we deal with life's ups and downs. If we can gain understanding of the past and connect the dots between where we began and where we are today, then we can begin to heal and create new effective ways to communicate, build healthy relationships and realize more fulfillment in our lives.
Amanda Martinez
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
I use a combination of holistic therapy, somatic therapy, CBT,
mindfulness
, and dialectical behavior therapy to help navigate life experiences and identify blocks in patterns towards growth.
I specialize in working with children of all ages and have experience with a variety of youth challenges. I take a family centric approach and help to navigate life's difficult moments. I will work with you and your child to help negotiate big emotions, life transitions, trauma, gender identity, or behavioral changes. I am a master’s level clinical intern completing my master’s degree in Social Work at Aurora University. I received my undergraduate degree at Columbia College of Missouri. I am passionate about listening, holding space, and helping clients sit with their vulnerabilities through the therapeutic process.
Mindy Jackson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC
Verified
I utilize a number of evidenced- based techniques such as: cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy,
mindfulness
, dialectical behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing in my practice.
I understand that making the decision to come to therapy can be a difficult choice. I believe that providing a safe space rooted in mutual respect, trust, and free of judgement is the key to the therapeutic alliance. My approach is focused on helping people reach within, realize, and utilize their strengths,
Tracy Soos
Counselor, LCPC, CADC, ERYT
Verified
I specialize in CBT,
mindfulness
based techniques and believe in a variety of different techniques to help you change your life and live the life you dreamed.
I have experience in treating Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health Problems. I can help you increase your self-esteem and work through any body image issue that may be challenging your patience. I truly understand anxiety, codependency, health issues, relationship issues, women specific issues, as well stress management problems, depression and post-partum depressive disorders. I am committed to helping you reducing your stress and better manage/change your overall mood through a variety of different techniques.
Willoughby Center for Behavioral Health LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
We assist clients in staying focused in the present moment through
mindfulness
skills as a way to get one out of their heads/thoughts and into living life.
The Willoughby Center focuses on the use of empirically supported therapeutic treatment options geared towards increasing a client's psychological flexibility, stress management skills, and overall functionality. Therapy consists of a collaborative and individualized approach, allowing rapport to blossom and work towards the clients chosen values to achieve a life worth living. Our center provides a variety of behaviorally focused, client-centered approaches to help clients effectively cope with life's challenges and struggles to start living not just surviving.
Brandi Janisch
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and
Mindfulness
techniques that are applicable for real-life! My goal is to help you heal, find self-acceptance and achieve wellness in all aspects of your life (mind, body, relationships, etc).
I believe we all need someone to talk to who will listen and accept us. I provide clients with a warm, non-judgmental environment- a safe place to explore real life issues. If you're ready to commit to making positive changes, I encourage you to take the first step. I work with individuals, couples and families of all ages to manage and reduce anxiety, depression, stress and trauma that is interfering with everyday life and relationships.
Nicole Coniglio
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified
***CURRENTLY NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS*** As a therapist, I use a more holistic approach to therapy and to meet my clients where they are currently at in life. I collaboratively work with you in order to find balance in your life and in your relationships with others. As humans, we can become codependent with our own behaviors, relationships, and feelings that have had a negative impact on the mind, body, and spirit. I integrate
mindfulness
-based cognitive techniques, the expressive arts, motivational interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment therapy. Believing you can change means you're already half way there.
Within Holistic Counseling
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LMT
Verified
Using
Mindfulness
and Meditation Training, Somatic Psychology, Studying the Psychology of Disease, Reprogramming Your Negative Thinking, Creative Writing, Art, Yoga & Movement, Deepening Spiritually, Couples Counseling, Cognitive Based Therapy, Talk Therapy, & Career Counseling.
At Within Holistic Counseling, we believe in getting to the root of the problem. Traditional talk therapy has been proven highly effective, so we combine this with meditation based therapy and somatic psychology to make it even better. To create lasting change in your life, you need to understand where your feelings are coming from. We are clinically trained in psychological techniques as well as, having specialized training in
mindfulness
meditation and the ability to create a holistic framework that will assist you in getting to the root of your patterns to heal and change them. Your work will be tailored individually for you.
ProActive Behavioral Services (Brigid Woods)
Counselor, LCPC, CWP
Verified
When we use
mindfulness
, rational thinking, self compassion and our own personal strengths we are able to thrive and find more happiness in life.
What if you could master your thoughts and fears and live a life that energizes you and doesn't leave you feeling stuck in the same rut day in and day out? What would that feel like for you? If you are feeling anxious, depressed, overly stressed and ready to take action to change your life then together we can come up with a plan that is designed to help you overcome those obstacles in life that are currently holding you back from fully enjoying your life.
Samaritan Counseling Center of the NW Suburbs
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, ACSW, LCSW
Verified
Samaritan is a nonprofit, client-centered practice with 4 locations in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago. Excellent, seasoned, compassionate, state-licensed therapists will help you through emotional, mental, relationship, behavioral or situational challenges. If you're depressed, anxious, overwhelmed or are coping with difficult circumstances Samaritan is a place of hope and healing. CBT, DBT, EMDR, positive psychology, strength-based, solution focused, TheraPlay,
mindfulness
and other evidence-based therapies are combined for an individualized treatment approach. No matter what life's journey holds, we can help you through the tough times.
Anna T Razes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Verified
With the psychological
mindfulness
for personal and interpersonal dynamics strength and life satisfaction can return to you.
Gain the ability to communicate needs, relate better, feel better and improve circumstances. I offer a psychological and educational approach to both counseling and psychotherapy. For over 30 years as psychotherapist I help clients understand the psychological dynamics underlying problems and difficulties. Change is easier and more effective when we better understand our emotions and behaviors. Especially the behaviors, thoughts and emotions that arise when relating to others. Whether through in-depth individual analysis or counseling for marriage, divorce or family issues, clients gain awareness and deeper understanding of the source and purpose of their feelings, thoughts and behaviors.
Mike Roehr
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
These include (but not limited to) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Somatic Experiencing (SE), Person-Centered, Motivational Interviewing, as well as
Mindfulness
and Relaxation Techniques.
“An important part of therapy is being able to find a counselor who is a good fit. I am here to help! I enjoy working with anyone who believes the art of therapy may be helpful in his or her life. I have a calming personality and I am very easy to talk to. Together, we can work to help you along your lifelong journey.” Mr. Mike Roehr, LCPC is a psychotherapist who specializes in providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. Mike has a variety of experience helping individuals of all ages with Anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, Depression, and other life challenges and transitions.
Tom Gorey
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, JD
Verified
I draw upon
mindfulness
, neurobiology, and spirituality as I journey with my clients on their path toward individuation and wholeness.
Am I the right therapist for you? My clients are relatively high functioning, but feeling stuck or facing common challenges involving relationships, life transitions or existential issues of meaning/purpose. I work best with motivated clients who are ready to do the hard work that's necessary for lasting change. I've witnessed awe-inspiring change in clients, which is what continues to motivate me, and I've seen how my over 60 years of life experience and hard-earned wisdom have helped my clients. I'm passionate about my work and approach it with a high level of professionalism, but I also don't hesitate to insert a bit of humor.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists
For clients in Crystal Lake with chronic pain, hypertension, heart disease, cancer, and other health issues such as anxiety and depression, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, or MBCT, is a two-part therapy that aims to reduce stress, manage pain, and embrace the freedom to respond to situations by choice. MCBT blends two disciplines--cognitive therapy and mindfulness. Mindfulness helps by reflecting on moments and thoughts without passing judgment. MBCT clients pay close attention to their feelings to reach an objective mindset, thus viewing and combating life's unpleasant occurrences.
Mindfulness Based therapists in Crystal Lake can help with issues like anxiety and depression in their role as Crystal Lake MBCT therapists.
Mindfulness Based therapists in Crystal Lake can help with issues like anxiety and depression in their role as Crystal Lake MBCT therapists.